Now that the weather is getting nicer we will be spending a lot more time outdoors. He is still on a two nap schedule so he's never out for more than an hour or two. Should I apply sunscreen every time we go out? Only if we will be out for over a certain amount of time?
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So I used to apply it right before/right after I put him in the stroller/carseat to go out, but I always ended up getting it all over the seat. I think from now on, I am going to apply it in the mornings as part of our getting dressed routine, and then after his nap when I get him redressed (only to legs, arms,and face). And then re apply outside if we're out for a long time.
I personally would plan to have him wear sunscreen whenever ou're out bc baby skin is more sensitive.
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1-2 hours is still a long time to be exposed to sun. Once LO started playing outside, we put sunscreen on her before leaving the house. I'd say anything over 15-20 minutes.
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i hardly ever put sunscreen. i just try to keep him in the shade and wearing clothes that cover his skin. i used it a few times when we went to Cuba. this summer might be different since he is more active and mobile (17 months), so i think i will put it on the really hot and sunny days. same as i would for myself basically.
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I try to do one good application in the morning and then touch up as the day goes on. I do the morning application with no clothes on so I make sure I"m not missing any spots.
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@californiadreams: you can get burned on cloudy, cool days as well (and it's probably more likely, because people aren't as vigilant about sunscreen)
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I'm the horrible mom who learned this the hard way. DS was asleep in the sun for 15 minutes and his cheeks got pink, so now I apply it every time we're going out at all
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@hilsy85: ya i know that. i guess i mean when i am out in the UV rays for prolonged periods, which tends to happen more when it is sunny and nice out. If I were to be out on a cloudy, cool day where LO was exposed for a prolonged period, then i would also put sunscreen. But I don't put it everytime we step outside for a walk or something. If I added to that my list of things to do before we can go out, we would never go anywhere!
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I think once we start going out and enjoying the outdoors for prolonged periods of time, we'll be putting it on her a short while before heading out (or while getting her dressed if I know we're going out right away). LO is fair-skinned and has red hair — and I burn really easily — so she'll likely be pretty sensitive. We'll use hats and sunshades too.
I'm not sure what daycare's policy is — although we did have to sign a form allowing them to apply sunscreen. They haven't asked us to bring any in yet. I think we need to get on that!
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I think this partly depends on your child's skin. I'm pretty lax about using sunscreen - I use it when he's going to he in direct sun for a significant period of time (more than an hour or so) but I don't use it every day. My LO has never burned and has more of an olive complexion so I can get away with it and I also think its good to try and build up some natural protection from the sun.
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@Dagny: I think this is why i am lax about it too. i don't burn easily and have a bit of an olive complexion.
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I'm pretty diligent about sunscreen. I try to put it on anytime we're outside for a prolonged period of time. For DS, that's often! I'm pretty quick about it, and he's so little that a little goes a long way!
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I always apply right before going outside. I might not put it on if we are just going to the grocery store and back (we don't have a car so we walk), but I do if we are going out to play or stroll.
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Whenever we'll be in direct sunlight we immediately put sunscreen on.
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